After while some of the Pawnees ran away from their homes, went to Indian Territory and stayed there for couple years, had nice time and had many ponies, then one went back home and told them it was very nice down the Territory, and it made part of the Chiefs think it would be nice to go down there. They used to have a counsil all day, and had a counsil one year. One Chief did not want to go down there; that was Lone Chief, because he liked that place, because the Pawnees were civilized when they were up there. They commencing putting up their houses, and farming. They went down there. I went down with them. When I was there, I used to work on my farm. I have got a farm my own. I use to go to school in winter. I had been wanting to go to school somewhere else. I am very glad they took me to Hampton School. I think my friends will help me all they can. I want to learn all I can at Hampton School and stay here till four or five years, my mother was willing for me to go to school and be among the white people, and when I went to Indian Territory, and I went to the day school one year, and the next year I went to the Boarding School. I never use to talk English one year ago, but the Agent at my home, keep me at his office where there was many white men were writing. They use to talk to me all the time in English, and then I learn how, and then I use to interpret for the Agent. When we first went down to the Territory, there use to be many sickness; they used to die; they were not use to in warm country. Once I was sick. I had the chills and favor. I near died. I got well again; before I came away, I plow part of my field and sowed some wheat, but I have got brothers who will work at my field while I am away, and keep my horses good, and houses. Some white people used to want to take me. When I was at home I used to write to Col. Meachem, to help me to go to some school. He did help me, and I am glad I went to Hampton School. I am trying to be a good boy, and study all I can. The only thing troubles me is Geography, that is the only thing I have to try hard. Yours truly, JAMES MURIE. THE CHINESE. * * * * * “CALIFORNIA CHINESE MISSION.” Auxiliary to the American Missionary Association. PRESIDENT: Rev. J. K. McLean, D.D. VICE-PRESIDENTS: Rev. A. L. Stone, D.D., Thomas C. Wedderspoon, Esq., Rev. T. K. Noble, Hon. F. F. Low, Rev. I. E. Dwinell, D.D., Hon. Samuel Cross, Rev. S. H. Willey, D.D., Edward P. Flint, Esq., Rev. J. W. Hough, D.D., Jacob S. Taber, Esq. DIRECTORS: Rev. George Mooar, D.D., Hon. E. D. Sawyer, Rev. E. P. Baker, James M. Haven, Esq., Rev. Joseph Rowell, Rev. John Kimball, E. P. Sanford, Esq. SECRETARY: Rev. W. C. Pond. TREASURER: E. Palache, Esq. * * * * * AN ANNIVERSARY AT SACRAMENTO. REV. W. C. POND, SAN FRANCISCO.